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Rover Mini

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,275 cc

T266 KPWMOT history

T266 KPW is a red petrol Rover Mini first used on 8 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 19 Oct 2027 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 7,775 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 Oct 2027
Mileage
7,775 mi
At MOT on 6 Oct 2026
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
128 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T266 KPW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Rover
Model
Mini
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,275 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
8 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T266 KPW was last recorded at 7,775 miles on 6 Oct 2026, 22 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
7,753 miles · 3 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
22 miles
Average per year
128 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 7,775 miles
  • 2025 – 7,753 miles
  • 2024 – 7,740 miles
  • 2023 – 7,644 miles
  • 2022 – 7,564 miles
  • 2021 – 7,533 miles
  • 2020 – 7,386 miles
  • 2019 – 7,294 miles
  • 2017 – 7,177 miles
  • 2016 – 7,001 miles
  • 2015 – 6,970 miles
  • 2014 – 6,846 miles
  • 2013 – 6,685 miles
  • 2012 – 6,556 miles
  • 2011 – 6,456 miles
  • 2010 – 6,142 miles
  • 2009 – 6,075 miles
  • 2008 – 5,626 miles
  • 2007 – 5,509 miles
  • 2006 – 5,171 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass7,775 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory10 MOTs, 2008–2016

  • Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2011

  • Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

Full MOT history

24 tests since 22 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass7,775 miles (+22)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    7,775 miles
    Test number
    145012682674
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass7,753 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    7,753 miles
    Test number
    359711210290
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail7,753 miles (+13)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    7,753 miles
    Test number
    649431049608
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass7,740 miles (+96)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    7,740 miles
    Test number
    914795244393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass7,644 miles (+80)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    7,644 miles
    Test number
    945373104178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass7,564 miles (+31)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    7,564 miles
    Test number
    245811734544
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass7,533 miles (+147)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    7,533 miles
    Test number
    828349422808

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass7,386 miles (+92)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    7,386 miles
    Test number
    691429950953

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass7,294 miles (+117)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    7,294 miles
    Test number
    538901434098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass7,177 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    7,177 miles
    Test number
    122520709383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail7,160 miles (+159)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    7,160 miles
    Test number
    411560344297
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

  12. Pass7,001 miles (+31)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    7,001 miles
    Test number
    716223051894
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisorySteering rack gaiter deteriorated both (2.2.D.2d)

  13. Pass6,970 miles (+124)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    6,970 miles
    Test number
    259285816217
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

  14. Pass6,846 miles (+161)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    6,846 miles
    Test number
    239366574201
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

  15. Pass6,685 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    6,685 miles
    Test number
    256696973214
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  16. Fail6,685 miles (+129)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    6,685 miles
    Test number
    179436273215
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  17. Pass6,556 miles (+100)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    6,556 miles
    Test number
    237253592161
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  18. Pass6,456 miles (+314)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    6,456 miles
    Test number
    915966391117
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass6,142 miles (+25)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    6,142 miles
    Test number
    452595790121
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Fail6,117 miles (+42)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    6,117 miles
    Test number
    121494290169
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass6,075 miles (+449)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2010
    Odometer
    6,075 miles
    Test number
    783576349149
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass5,626 miles (+117)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2009
    Odometer
    5,626 miles
    Test number
    104848848155
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  23. Pass5,509 miles (+338)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2008
    Odometer
    5,509 miles
    Test number
    724491847149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass5,171 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2007
    Odometer
    5,171 miles
    Test number
    200352346438

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T266 KPW

Does T266 KPW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T266 KPW is valid until 19 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on T266 KPW?
The MOT on T266 KPW is valid until 19 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T266 KPW done?
T266 KPW was recorded at 7,775 miles at its MOT on 6 Oct 2026, an average of 128 miles a year.
Has T266 KPW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T266 KPW has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on T266 KPW ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on T266 KPW find?
T266 KPW passed its latest MOT on 6 Oct 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front upper suspension arm ball joint has slight play; oil leak, but not excessive.

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